Aaron Rodgers Reunites with Steelers Following Draft Visit Amidst Offseason Upgrades and Criticism
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Rodgers made a separate trip to Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft and shortly before re-signing, indicating that he was likely returning. Schefter added that putting together a one-year deal for Rodgers "was the easy part" once the Steelers knew for sure he wanted to come back, as they wanted him back as well.
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Fox SportsThe Pittsburgh Steelers are running it back with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, officially re-signing the 21-year veteran on Monday morning for a second season in Pittsburgh. The move also rekindles a familiar partnership with coach Mike McCarthy, marking their first reunion since 2018.
Bleacher ReportAfter a solid season with the Steelers last year, it was unclear whether Rodgers planned to re-sign, retire or head to another team. After a long period of waiting, Pittsburgh got its answer as Rodgers signed a one-year deal worth up to $25 million.
NDTV SportsAaron Rodgers Contract Details: Steelers Sign Veteran Quarterback On $25 Million Deal Amid Retirement Speculation Aaron Rodgers returns to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a new one-year contract.
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Pittman is one of a few upgrades the Steelers made to their offense this offseason, as they also drafted wide receiver Germie Bernard in the second round.
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Yahoo SportsSteelers sign second-round pick Germie Bernard - Yahoo Sports Steelers sign second-round pick Germie Bernard Yahoo Sports
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More NFL: Colin Cowherd Mocks Steelers' Quarterback Plan After Aaron Rodgers Reunion
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Fox SportsOn FOX Sports' "The Herd" with Colin Cowherd, FOX Sports analyst Geoff Schwartz joined the show to discuss Rodgers’ reunion with McCarthy. Cowherd questioned McCarthy’s support for the move, suggesting he would prefer to roll with the team’s young quarterbacks.
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01 Yahoo Sports Michael Pittman Jr recruiting JuJu Smith-Schuster back to Steelers - Yahoo Sports Michael Pittman Jr recruiting JuJu Smith-Schuster back to Steelers Yahoo Sports
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02 ESPN Deportes NFL Live - Aaron Rodgers at OTA'S - ESPN Deportes NFL Live - Aaron Rodgers at OTA'S ESPN Deportes
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03 Bleacher Report Michael Pittman Jr. has spent the first few months of his Pittsburgh Steelers career unsure of who he would be catching passes from, but now he's getting to work with one of the best quarterbacks of all time.
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04 Fox Sports "I think [Mike] McCarthy is publicly taking a bullet because he would rather go with the kids," Cowherd said. But he got the job and part of the deal is don’t badmouth us when we bring Aaron [Rodgers] back."
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